Erg Chebbi Morocco

Erg Chebbi, Morocco, is the only Sahara sand dune in Morocco. Erg Chebbi in Morocco is 22 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide. The dunes in Erg Chebbi reach a maximum height of 150 meters. Apart from the dunes in Erg Chebbi, Morocco, the nearest centre for tourists is the village of Merzouga, Morocco.

There are many legends and myths related to Erg Chebbi, Morocco. One legend considers the Erg Chebbi a punishment from God to the locals of nearby Merzouga for not giving shelter to a woman and her child during a festival. As a result a sandstorm came and buried Merzouga as it existed then.

Erg Chebbi, Morocco is a visual delight to the visitors especially during sun set. It is surely one of the most unforgettable experiences in the desert and is one of the best of Morocco tourist attractions. The visitors can opt for a camel ride into the dunes during sun set to enjoy the dunes at its best. Many groups organize camps in the Erg Chebbi, Morocco for the visitors which also bring them close to the nomadic community residing in and around the dunes.

There are a number of small hotels near Erg Chebbi, Morocco providing accommodation to the visitors. These hotels also houses number of cafes offering food and drink.

Mode of conveyance to and from Erg Chebbi, Morocco is mainly by bus or taxis with roads connecting most of the cities in Morocco.